CVE-2016-6591: symantec norton_app_lock Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 08-01-2020Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-6591 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in symantec norton_app_lock. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-01-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton App Lock 1.0.3.186 and earlier if application pinning is enabled, which could let a local malicious user bypass security restrictions.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 3.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Symantec1 product
- norton_app_lock1.0.3.186 and earlier | ≤ 1.0.3.186
1 vendor · 1 product